Senior Director, Mental Health Programs & Growth

alkalma Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

alkalma Healthcare in the UAE seeks a Senior Program Director to design, commercialise and scale a portfolio of mental health and wellbeing programs for corporate clients, government entities, insurers, schools, and community partners. You will own the full lifecycle—from concept and clinical design to market launch, client acquisition, delivery oversight and renewal.

The role blends clinical literacy with commercial acumen and sales confidence to price programs, negotiate contracts, and build

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program design or health management with proven commercialisation.
• Proven B2B sales experience in healthcare or professional services.
• Significant UAE healthcare market experience and DHA/DOH familiarity.
• Strong clinical literacy in mental health and wellbeing.
• Ability to build business cases, price models, and read P&L.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a scalable program portfolio from concept to specification.
• Develop commercial models, pricing structures, and client proposals.
• Lead market development, RFP responses, and stakeholder engagement in UAE.
• Oversee delivery, reporting, and contract renewals with clients.

Skills

Program design

B2B sales

UAE healthcare market

Clinical literacy

Pricing & P&L

Education

Bachelor's in health sciences or related field

MBA/ MPH preferred

Job description

alkalma Healthcare in the UAE seeks a Senior Program Director to design, commercialise and scale a portfolio of mental health and wellbeing programs for corporate clients, government entities, insurers, schools, and community partners. You will own the full lifecycle—from concept and clinical design to market launch, client acquisition, delivery oversight and renewal.

The role blends clinical literacy with commercial acumen and sales confidence to price programs, negotiate contracts, and build